Southfork News “FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS” Happy Halloween
October 2013
Welcome back to all the snowbirds. We missed all of you and we hope you are ready to begin your return and enjoy the beautiful Florida weather. Being October already, most northern residents are already back here in Southfork. You will see some changes, new neighbors, old neighbors gone, more houses for sale. The summer was extremely hot and humid but the pool was put to good use and was packed daily. Now the season is ready to start with all of you back and again, welcome back!
Hurricane Season Hurricane season is upon us and so far we here in Dade City have not encountered any bad weather and we don’t want any. Do not let this put you in the (it won’t hit us mood) because the season lasts until December 1st.. Always be on alert and listen to the weather forecasts. Be ready for any forecast of inclement weather. Stay safe!!!! ________________________________________________
Newsletter 1
Newsletter Information Note, any information to be placed in the newsletter, must be submitted between the 1st and 15th of every month. Please contact the editor (Phyllis Grossi) at 567-6105, pkaygrossi@aim.com or drop off the information at 11150 Mesquite Dr. All newsletters can be viewed in color on the web site @ www.floridacommunities.com (click on Southfork at bottom of page.) Suggestion Box Suggestion Box is to be used to deposit, Annual Dues, Letters to the Board etc. All letters must be signed or they will not be honored. Office of Southfork 10808 U.S. 98, Dade City, Fl 33525 Phone: (352) 523-0022,
Fax: (352)523-0611
After Hours: (352)206-4080
_________________________________________________________________________ ASSOCIATION OFFICERS: President
Dot Cady
2012-2013
Vice President
Tom Geyer
2012-2013
Secretary
Carol Wild
2012-2013
Treasurer
Mike Gallagher
2012-2013
Directors: Phyllis Grossi
2012-2013
Jim McAdams
2012-2013
Harvey Barber
2013-2014
Roger Layne
2013-2014
Bill LaForest
2013-2014
Emergency CONTACT NUMBERS IN PASCO COUNTY (911) Pasco Cty Sheriff 352-521-5131
Dade City Police 352-521-1493
Hurricane Updates 800-427-8340
Dade City Hospital
352-521-1100
Sick List. Dave Garside,
Harold Hartman Get Well Wishes To All! In Memoriam
Don Rice
Resident passed away
Patti Sibbitt
Resident passed away
Chuck & Leona Shearer
Niece, Carol Ann Good passed away, her parents were former Residents of Mustang Dr.
Our condolences to the family and friends! New Residents Tom Martini
10917 Tumbleweed
Burton Pitts
38712 Bronco
Patty Crowe & George Swatzbaugh
11212 Mustang
Welcome to our Community of Southfork! Wedding
Anniversary
Bill & Marge Otto celebrated 70 years of marriage, 9/18/1943 And Bill Otto is celebrating his 90th birthday on 9/15. ______________________________________________________________________________ I am looking for wedding anniversaries celebrated for each month of the year. We have so many in this community who have shown wedded bliss for so many years and we would like to acknowledge all. Please submit to me (Phyllis) by the 15th of each month so it can be shared by all. You can send via email to pkaygrossi@aim.com.
from the Association President Dear friends Wonderful things are happening…..watch our notices for the many events. First of all, Welcome to all New resident’s and to the returning "sun seekers". On Sept 26th the Association and the Park Management hosted the first of 3 special occasions to greet new residents and welcome back our "sun seekers". The second is scheduled Oct 17th @5pm......PLEASE, PLEASE sign up by Oct 10th, so that we can plan for the seating and food. The third one is scheduled on Nov 14th. Information will be in the November newsletter. Please use the sign up sheet! Library renovations John & Sandi and Andy have completed the renovation work in the library.....great job! . It is most appreciated ! Irene Scherier, our volunteer librarian, has organized the many books back on to the shelves. Thank you Irene! Activity pictures A huge thank you to Craig Withbeck who down loaded and sorted hundreds of my pictures and Diana Unger who professionally mounted the pictures into a celebration of the many activities we have all enjoyed. If you look carefully, you will find dear friends who are gone but definitely not forgotten and the many others who are still here and still active. I hope you enjoy! Proposed recreation area. John and Sandi announced plans to improve the pavilion area. They need and want resident’s to help in planning it and also to assist in getting it completed! Please see John & Sandi if you can assist. Blue jay residents had 2 great FUN day’s last year and Phyllis Grossi and I , (with a lot of volunteers needed to help) hope to have ONE FUN DAY In Jan or Feb. just to see if Southfork could also enjoy a fun day. There will be something for everyone, even just coming out to watch.
Women’s Club
On Sept 4, 28 ladies met in the clubhouse for their monthly meeting. The clubhouse was very well decorated by hostesses, Mary Bolin, Mary Clifford and Paula Campbell. We were celebrating all the summer birthdays. We will continue to celebrate the members birthdays for another year. The committee reports were read and approved. Thanks was given to Carol Whitbeck for the arrangements of the beautiful fall flowers in the two pots near the pool area. Mary Bolin thanked everybody for their generosity in bringing school supplies that were given to Lacoochee school. Mary also discussed the bazaar that will he held on Novemberr 16 th and hopes that everyone will attend this annual affair. The quilters are working hard for the bazaar and we will still have our bake goods table. We will raffle a $100.00 bill and have a table full of baskets that will be raffled off. We will again be serving our sloppy joes and it should be a fun day for all. On Oct 2nd we will have a speaker “Dianne Coffield” from the cancer for kids and she will have a nice prize to raffle. On Feb 5th we are planning a fashion show and plans are still in the making. On November 6th we will have a speaker form the Dept of Elder Affairs Shine program and they will provide Medicare information such as, Medicare eligibility, The Affordable Care Act, Medicare Supplemental Ins (Medigap) Medicare advantage plans . Medicare 101 will be presented by a Shine Volunteer. There will be a question and answer period as part of this meeting. If you have anything you want to ask, please write it down. Perhaps they can provide some information on Obamacare starting January 2014. There will be a sign up sheet at the clubhouse for this meeting. Please come and bring your spouse This meeting will be followed by a light lunch. Looking forward to seeing you on Oct 2nd @ 9:30am.
Marielle
SOUTHFORK WOMEN’S ANNUAL BAZAAR Just a reminder that the annual Women’s Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 16 th from 8am to noon. There will be many craft tables, our famous bake sale, quilters table and so much more. This year for the very first time we will not have the “White Elephant” table. We will besides the table sales, have our variety of gift baskets that we will be selling raffle tickets for, and we will also have a $100.00 bill that will be part of the raffle’s available. We will also have coffee and donuts available for sale and at 11am we will have our delicious Sloppy Jo’s, Chips and a drink for $3.00. So plan on joining us and help us to replenish our funds that go towards our charity giving during the year. Any questions on tables, please contact Mary Bolin. _____________________________________________________________________________
Blocked Mailbox’s
Just a reminder................It has come to our attention that when we have mail delivery, at times, the mailbox is blocked by residents cars and the carrier has a hard time with the depositing and removing of the mail in the box. The mail carrier has relayed a message to a few residents that if the mailbox’s are blocked from the carrier, the carrier has the option of returning the mail back to the postoffice and no delivery will be made. This could result in a delay of receiving some very important mail and it will not be the fault of the carrier or postoffice. So please heed the warning and have all vehicles (business/visitors) parked elsewhere and not in front of the mailbox. Thanks to all!!!!
SOUTHFORK TELEPHONE DIRECTORY This is just a reminder to everyone here in the park about the deadline for changes, deletions, or additions in our Phone Directory. The deadline for all or any changes must be submitted by November 25th. All new residents, please submit your name, address, phone number, email address to Phyllis Grossi for an update for the directory. You can submit via email to pkaygrossi@aim.com or drop off at 11150 Mesquite Dr. Please fill in this form below: Name ___________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________ Phone number _____________________________________State you are from _______ Email Address ____________________________________________________________
SOUTHFORK CARPORT SALE COMING Saturday November 9th, 2013 from 8am to 12 noon!!!!
This is the time of year to have your sheds, closets etc. cleaned out and try to get rid of things that you don’t know you even have. We will have the early birds who ride around, starting at daybreak (7am) to be the first at your tables. There is always a lot of traffic through the park and be prepared and ready! So get started with your set ups the night before and be ready for that first customer who comes along and wants to buy and bargain!!!
From The Editor Community news is important to us and if we don’t know it, we can’t report it. Illnesses and unfortunately, deaths should be known to all that wish to share with their neighbors. But, if you have any other newsy item you wish to share, (nothing negative) please submit to Phyllis Grossi in writing or e-mail me at pkaygrossi@aim.com with the subject “Southfork.” Items can be dropped off my home at 11150 Mesquite Dr.
THE SEASON’S STARTING AGAIN………………………………………………….. Snowbirds are flocking back to their southern home. Year long residents of Southfork are looking forward to the first cool front. Summer visitors, including grandchildren off from school, have returned to their Northern homes, with the next school year hanging over their heads. Signs of community are starting up, with more people at bingo, shuffleboard, card games and the renewed activities of our community. Welcome back to everyone, welcome to all new residents here in Southfork. winter season is about to begin.
Southfork’s
Among us who “summered over,” we’re tired of heat, humidity and thunderstorms. The park has a different feel to it in summer besides the oppressive heat, (it is tooooo quiet.) Many friends aren’t around----it’s like winter in our northern climates. We stay in our airconditioned homes, take our air-conditioned cars to air-conditioned stores, restaurants and churches. We’re as much prisoners in the summer as we ever were up North in the winter. But-----and it’s important-----winter’s on its way here in sunny Florida also. Winter is the time when retired Floridians keep check on the weather up North. Ice storms are recorded and snow depths are accepted with shaken heads and the sub-freezing temperatures are remembered with vague memories. We do let the ones back home know of our beautiful sunny climate….and brag we do!!!! Winter time is good in Florida…………Winter time in Florida means we can continue moving and doing and appreciating this wonderful state! To all of us in Southfork, it’s now time to enjoy!!!!!
Cribbage anyone?
Anyone interested in getting a Cribbage group together to play once a week for 2 to 2.5 hours during the day? Contact Jane Martens, I will be in Southfork about the middle of October, or E-mail me now of your interest at jmartens5490@gmail.com. _____________________________________________________________________________ SOUTHFORK SPEED LIMIT 15 MPH
Just a word of caution when traveling our streets of Southfork. There are many people who walk with canes, are on scooters, people walking the dog or just out walking for the morning or evening for exercise. Be cautious when you get to the corners and especially streets leading onto Brahman/Bronco Drive. There are blind corners and please, just be careful so that no one gets hit or injured.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know what the cheapest but most efficient alarm system everyone has but never thinks of? What to take to bed with you---not a joke, it’s actually a pretty neat idea. I bet you never thought of this before. PUT YOUR CAR KEYS BESIDE YOUR BED AT NIGHT……… If you hear a noise outside your home or someone is trying to get into your house, just press the panic button for your car and call 911. The alarm will be set off and the horn will continue to sound until you turn it off. This is a signal that will alert all of your neighbors and after making sure you are okay by letting someone know why you turned it on it could be a signal to other neighbors to be on the alert. If all who heard this press their panic button on their keys and turn on all outside lights until the sheriff responds, this prowler or whomever, will be seen by someone and help the police or sheriff when they arrive. After a few seconds all the neighbors will be looking out their windows to see what is going on and I am sure the criminal will not like that. This tip came from another newsletter article from one of the Heiler communities and I thought it would be worth printing here for Southfork. So who cares if you are awakened at night……for security reasons this should be a must and one of the most least expensive security systems and one that requires no installation. This would be useful for any type of emergency, such as a person who lives alone and maybe having a heart attack and the keys are right there near you and all you have to do is set that off until someone comes to check on you to call 911. Also great for someone who is working outdoors and falls and carries their keys in their pocket………….set off that button until someone hears it and comes looking. Remember, it is better to be safe than sorry and we as neighbors have to start looking out for one another and help when help it is needed.
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SOUTHFORK MEN'S CLUB
Out new season begins Thursday October 4th at 9:00 AM in the club house. This is an important meeting not only because it is the first of the season but also because we have some important decisions to make about the club. All members are strongly urged to attend. See you there. Jim Barnett _____________________________________________________________________________________
OCTOBER FEST Sponsored by the Association and Park Managers
managers on October 17th at 5pm
WELCOME TO NEW RESIDENTS AND WELCOME HOME “SUN SEEKERS” THE ASSOCIATION AND SOUTHFORK MANAGERS ARE HOSTING A 2ND GET TOGETHER. THE MENU IS BRAUTS, ROLLS, BAKED BEANS AND DESSERT PLEASE BRING SALADS TO COMPLETE THE MENU
OUR SEATING IS LIMITED ……SO PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY!
Southfork Mobile Home Park Singer/Comic/Impressionist
October 29th, 7pm
Tickets $7.00 per person
Versatility has a name and it is John Timpanelli. This popular, timeless and tireless entertainer has a rich history and an even more exciting present persona. He is a romantic, crooner, Broadway showstopper, classical performer as well as a wonderful Impersonator and Hilarious comic. John is a dynamic solo performer who wows his audiences with indefatigable energy and presence on stage. His productions flow with the times as he incorporates the best of his repertoire along with new material from current Broadway hits and the best that modern vocalists have to offer, but always keeping his heart and soul in th great musical traditions. To attend a John Timpanelli concert is to be constantly surprised and amazed by his versatility and showmanship. He is an American Idol for all ages. For tickets and information call Jim Mcadams @ 330-242-3503
SOUTHFORK FL 0849 Tops CHAPTER ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY (October 6th)
Last October, we started a TOPS group at our Club House. We have done a great job of "Taking Pounds Off Sensibly". Two of our members have received the 50 pounds loss of weight charm and several, the 10 and 20 pounds loss of weight charms. Missing from this group is our co-leader Shirlynn. As you know, Shirlynn was in a serious car accident but back with us already. Our "snow bird members" will be joining us this fall ...to add to our total number of 20 members for this Chapter. We are so proud of the progress we have made. WITH CHRISTMAS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER, perhaps you will want to join our chapter to take off those unwanted pounds. We meet in the Club House, each Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. Come and join us for a meeting to see if you would enjoy the help of our TOPS Support System. PS On Nov 09, we will be at the pavilion for the carport sale! Stop by!!!!
Let me Do That Housecleaning ($10 per hr), Laundry/Ironing, Painting, Landscaping ($15 per hour), Window Washing, Snowbird Peace of Mind,any other odd jobs. Sherry Morvatz C 999-2949, H 437-4782 Let Me Fix That Car Detailing, Minor Plumbing Repair, Minor Electrical Repair, Minor Structural Repair, Minor Roof Repair, Ceramic Tile Installation, Laminate Floor Installation, Gutter Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Solar Tube Installation, Skylight Installation. Jim Morvatz C 843-2222713 H. 437-4782
Pressure Washing
Home Help
See Andy @Clubhouse
Looking for home help or just taking care of those annoying things— cooking, cleaning, laundry or errands. Nothing too big or small, inside or outdoors. Call Ruth @352-807-1337 at $10.00 per hour.
$65.00 per house, $25.00 for Green side only Avon: Catalogs are available. Call Tanya or Bobby 567-7125 tbhahnfl@yahoo.com
________________________ Chlorophyll (Body Healer)
Dog Sitting
For information, call Bob & Mable Ianson, 5213859. rlianson@embarqmail.co m
My name is Tom Martini and a new resident. I will do any dog sitting either in my home or yours and my reference is Dr Blake Vet Hospital.
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Call @ 352-467-0929
Will rake your lawn @ $5.00 per bag.
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Bobby Hahn 567-7125 ________________________
Weekly Calendar of Events Sunday
Church of Your Choice…”May I” card game @6pm
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Coffee Hour @8am…Line Dance @10am…Poker @12 noon (Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm… Hand & Foot @6pm Euchre @6:30pm
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Trash Pickup AM…(Fall/Winter) Mixed Shuffleboard @9am… Exercise @10:30am…Sequence @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm Bowling (Zephyrhills) @noon…Dble Pinochle @6pm
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Blue bag Trash pickup 1st & 3rd Wednesday…Men’s Golf @7am… Quilting @9am…(Fall/Winter) Bridge @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…Bingo@6:30pm, doors open @5:30pm
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Hand & Foot @9am…Dominoes @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm Poker @4:30pm…”Alley” Board game @6pm
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Trash pickup… (Fall/Winter) Mixed Shuffleboard @9am…Exercise @10:30am…(Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…
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“TOPS” Weight Loss @9am…Mixed Poker @4:45pm…”65” game @7pm
Oct 2nd
(Wed)
Women’s Club meeting @9:30am (remember 2 2 cans of food for the needy)
Oct 3rd
(Thur)
Men’s Club meeting at 9:00am
Oct 4th
(Fri)
Social men’s group meet for Breakfast @Smitty’s Barbeque @9am
Oct 17th (Thur)
Oct Fest, Potluck, sponsored by John & Sandi , And the Assoc @5pm, see sign up sheet
Oct 21st (Mon)
Assoc Officers/Directors Board Meeting @ 9am
Oct 28th (Mon)
Bloodmobile @8am at clubhouse
Oct 29th (Tues)
“The John Timpanelli Comedy Show”, 7pm, $7.00 Per person. Buy tickets early before sell out!
Pool will be closed during October for resurfacing!